DVD2026: Five key defence trends shaping the British Army’s future


DVD2026: Five key defence trends shaping the British Army’s future
From vehicle modernisation and autonomous warfare to digital integration and a new approach to SME access, DVD2026 is set to offer some important clues about where the UK Armed Forces’ land capability and procurement projects are heading.
CAA cuts red tape to accelerate airspace modernisation and support drone innovation


CAA cuts red tape to accelerate airspace modernisation and support drone innovation
The UK CAA is streamlining its CAP1616 airspace change process, cutting regulatory burdens for modernisation, drones and new aviation technologies.
AccelerComm awarded ESA regenerative 5G satellite network contract


AccelerComm awarded ESA regenerative 5G satellite network contract
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected AccelerComm to help build one of Europe’s first regenerative 5G base stations that directly run onboard satellites, shifting away from today’s ‘bent-pipe’ satellites that simply relay signals back to the ground.
Aerospace
CAA cuts red tape to accelerate airspace modernisation and support drone innovation


CAA cuts red tape to accelerate airspace modernisation and support drone innovation
The UK CAA is streamlining its CAP1616 airspace change process, cutting regulatory burdens for modernisation, drones and new aviation technologies.
Defence
British Army riflemen test new anti-drone tactics


British Army riflemen test new anti-drone tactics
Soldiers from the British Army have trialled a new approach to countering drone threats, combining acoustic and radio frequency sensors, section weapons and the Mossberg 590M shotgun, to detect, track and neutralise attack drones.
Security
Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary


Lindy Cameron appointed as first female FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary
With vast experience across national security, diplomacy and development, Lindy Cameron has become the first female Permanent Under Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Space
AccelerComm awarded ESA regenerative 5G satellite network contract


AccelerComm awarded ESA regenerative 5G satellite network contract
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected AccelerComm to help build one of Europe’s first regenerative 5G base stations that directly run onboard satellites, shifting away from today’s ‘bent-pipe’ satellites that simply relay signals back to the ground.

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The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
The British Army’s next Land Rover: Seven prospective LMV solutions


The British Army’s next Land Rover: Seven prospective LMV solutions
What to know about the seven known contenders for the British Army’s ambitious LMV programme to replace the Land Rover.
CAA cuts red tape to accelerate airspace modernisation and support drone innovation


CAA cuts red tape to accelerate airspace modernisation and support drone innovation
The UK CAA is streamlining its CAP1616 airspace change process, cutting regulatory burdens for modernisation, drones and new aviation technologies.
Global Technologies Racing becomes GTR Composites Group


Global Technologies Racing becomes GTR Composites Group
The company has rebranded to reflect its development as a composite engineering specialist, delivering solutions for sectors including aerospace and defence.
Digital Catapult launches Industry Challenge Led Accelerator


Digital Catapult launches Industry Challenge Led Accelerator
The new Digital Catapult programme enables UK SMEs to connect with industry leaders to accelerate digital twin adoption and explore the application of deep tech innovations in the aerospace and defence sectors.
AccelerComm awarded ESA regenerative 5G satellite network contract


AccelerComm awarded ESA regenerative 5G satellite network contract
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected AccelerComm to help build one of Europe’s first regenerative 5G base stations that directly run onboard satellites, shifting away from today’s ‘bent-pipe’ satellites that simply relay signals back to the ground.
The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine


Skyrora completes hot-fire testing of advanced LEO engine
Skyrora has conducted hot fire testing of its LEO engine at its Midlothian facility in Loanhead, demonstrating the potential of stronger, lightweight parts for future propulsion systems.
DVD2026: Five key defence trends shaping the British Army’s future


DVD2026: Five key defence trends shaping the British Army’s future
From vehicle modernisation and autonomous warfare to digital integration and a new approach to SME access, DVD2026 is set to offer some important clues about where the UK Armed Forces’ land capability and procurement projects are heading.
British Army riflemen test new anti-drone tactics


British Army riflemen test new anti-drone tactics
Soldiers from the British Army have trialled a new approach to countering drone threats, combining acoustic and radio frequency sensors, section weapons and the Mossberg 590M shotgun, to detect, track and neutralise attack drones.
Global Technologies Racing becomes GTR Composites Group


Global Technologies Racing becomes GTR Composites Group
The company has rebranded to reflect its development as a composite engineering specialist, delivering solutions for sectors including aerospace and defence.
UK defence tech firms struggle to turn successful trials into contracts


UK defence tech firms struggle to turn successful trials into contracts
A Barclays report finds strong confidence among UK defence tech firms but warns procurement and finance barriers are making it harder for companies to scale.
The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?


The Drone Age: What does the UK need to get right?
Leading experts examine where UK drone capability is advancing, where gaps remain and what industry and government need to fix next.
Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII


Isembard opens London’s largest factory since WWII
By opening the capital’s largest factory since the Second World War in Southwark, Isembard is establishing a global head office that will also serve as a working precision factory that will enhance sovereign capability and deliver solutions for aerospace, defence and robotics customers, worldwide.
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UTAC Millbrook, UK
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ExCeL London, UK
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Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, UK
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Le Bourget, Paris, France
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NEC, Birmingham, UK
















